United Nations Joint Mission Analysis Centre Course (UNJMAC)

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Aim and purpose

UNJMAC prepares the participants to effectively function as JMAC analysts within a UN operation in accordance with DPKO/DFS policy and guidelines for JMAC, as well as the appropriate mission good practices.

Core objectives

After completing the course, participants will be able to

Understand the JMAC roles and functions as part of a UN operation

Understand the intelligence cycle as presented in the JMAC guidelines

Work with and develop JMAC tools, processes and products

Understand the information flow and information analysis in the context of a UN integrated mission

Qualifications

Applicants should preferably

Be working in a JMAC or a comparable UN mission analytical section, or about to be deployed to one

Have experience in information collection and analysis

Have the rank level of Lieutenant/Sergeant (OF1/OR5) – Colonel/Sergeant Major (OF5/OR9) or equivalent police levels. In certain circumstances, exceptions can be made.

Have completed the UNJMAC online course

UN personnel at P2 – P5 levels or equivalent FS and GS levels may apply. In certain circumstances, exceptions can be made.

Course language

English

Students must be proficient in oral and written English (equivalent to: NATO STANAG 6001/ 3-2-3-2). No translation service will be available.

​UNJMAC is part of the Nordic Defence Cooperation – NORDEFCO.

APPLICATION DATE

We open for application no later than 3 months before the course starts. The deadline for applications is normally 8 weeks before the course starts.